Current Research and Scholarly Interests
Management of CKD and ESRD in low-resource settingsTubulointerstitial diseaseChronic kidney disease of unknown etiology ESRD and physical activityESRD and vitamin D deficiency

Current Research and Scholarly Interests
Dr. Bhalla's two primary research interests are in the interaction of the kidney in diabetes and hypertension. We use molecular, biochemical, and transgenic approaches to study mechanisms of physiologic and aberrant ion handling and its implications for hypertension in obesity and insulin resistance. We also study mechanisms of susceptibility to diabetic kidney disease including the role of the endothelium to regulate inflammation and kidney injury.

Current Research and Scholarly Interests
My research focuses on issues such as blood pressure control, coronary revascularization, and the comparative effectiveness of cardioprotective medications in patients with chronic kidney disease, with the long-term goal of improving cardiovascular outcomes in these high-risk patients.